Bain Fire
| Bain Fire | |
|---|---|
| Date |
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| Location | Jurupa Valley, California, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 33°59′13″N 117°28′52″W / 33.987°N 117.481°W |
| Statistics | |
| Perimeter | 100% contained |
| Burned area | 1,497 acres (606 ha) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Injuries | 5 (1 firefighter, 4 civilian) |
| Structures destroyed | 1, 5 damaged |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Under investigation |
The Bain Fire was a large wildfire that burned near Jurupa Valley, in Riverside County, California.[1]
Progression
[edit]The Bain Fire ignited around 11:24 am on May 19, 2026. The fire rapidly spread, burning 20 acres by 12:06 pm.[2] A status report at 1:34 pm said the fire was 100 acres, still growing quickly. [3] The fire burned 250 acres by 2:12 pm, and 600 acres by 3:09 pm. [4][5]
The fire was mapped out at 907 acres at 5:24 pm, and had numerous evacuation orders issued. By 8:41 pm, the Bain Fire had burned 1,375 acres and was 10% contained, with over 100 firefighters fighting the fire.[6]
The fire grew to 1,456 acres by May 20, with 528 firefighters fighting the fire May 21.[7]
The fire was 100% contained on the 29th.[8]
Impact
[edit]The fire resulted in 5 injuries, including 4 civilian injuries, and 1 firefighter injury.[9][10][11]
Additionally, one structure was destroyed, with another 5 damaged.[12]
Growth and Containment Table
[edit]| Date | Acres burned (hectares) | Personnel | Containment | Citation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19 | 1,375 acres (556 ha) | 100 | 10%
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| May 20 | 1,456 acres (589 ha) | 34%
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[14] | |||
| May 21 | 1,497 acres (606 ha) | 528 | 60%
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| May 22 | 81%
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| May 23 | 89%
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[15] | ||||
| May 24 | 425 | 95%
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| May 25 | 95%
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| May 26 | 95%
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| May 27 | 95%
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| May 28 | 95%
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[19] | ||||
| May 29 | 0 | 100%
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[8] |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Bain Fire". CAL FIRE. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ "Bain Fire: Incident Update on 05/19/2026 at 12:06 PM". CAL FIRE. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ "Bain Fire: Incident Update on 05/19/2026 at 1:34 PM". CAL FIRE. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ "Bain Fire: Incident Update on 05/19/2026 at 2:12 PM". CAL FIRE. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ "Bain Fire: Incident Update on 05/19/2026 at 3:09 PM". CAL FIRE. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ "2 brush fires in Riverside County prompt evacuation orders and warnings; at least 5 people injured". ABC7 Los Angeles. 2026-05-19. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Bain fire situation report". May 22, 2026.
- 1 2 "Bain Fire". May 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Bain Fire: Incident Update on 05/21/2026 at 8:44 AM". CAL FIRE. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Bain Fire burns over 1,400 acres, injures 4 in Southern California; evacuation orders issued - CBS Los Angeles". www.cbsnews.com. 2026-05-20. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Evacuations lifted as Bain Fire burns nearly 1,500 acres in Riverside County, now 89% contained - CBS Los Angeles". www.cbsnews.com. 2026-05-23. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Bain Fire: Incident Update on 05/29/2026 at 7:01 PM". CAL FIRE. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Bain Fire: Incident Update on 05/19/2026 at 11:17 PM". CAL FIRE. Retrieved 2026-05-30.
- ↑ Cortez, Ani Gasparyan and Jennifer. "Bain fire near Riverside at 34% containment, 1,456 acres". The Desert Sun. Retrieved 2026-05-31.
- ↑ "Bain fire". May 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Bain fire". May 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Bain fire". May 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Bain fire". May 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Bain fire". May 28, 2026.